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Free Download Perspectives on Vasopressin By John Francis Laycock
2009 | 360 Pages | ISBN: 1848162944 | PDF | 4 MB
Vasopressin is a hormone which has an increasingly important profile. Not only does it play a physiologically significant role in renal water regulation but it also has other renal actions and plays a role in overall cardiovascular control. Even more interesting is the recent growing interest in its potential effects on the brain, notably its influence on specific behaviours. This monograph about the polypeptide vasopressin covers all aspects relating to the production, control of release, and actions of this molecule within the body, including its roles as a hormone and as a central neurotransmitter. A consideration of the evolution of the molecule across the species and a brief historical perspective are also included. Clinical conditions associated with hypo- and hyper-production states are considered together with aspects of treatment, in addition to other clinical correlates. Introduction to Vasopressin Comparative and Evolutionary Aspects of Vasopressin The Neurohypophysial System: Synthesis and Metabolism of Vasopressin Vasopressin Receptors, the Signalling Cascade and Mechanisms of Action Pharmacology of the Vasopressin Receptors Vasopressin and Its Renal Effects Vasopressin and the Cardiovascular System Vasopressin and Its Interactions with Other Hormones and Control Systems Understanding the Role of Vasopressin in the Hypothalamo-Pituitary Adrenocortical Axis Vasopressin: The Central Systems Vasopressin Secretion: Mechanisms of Control of Secretion from the Posterior Pituitary Gland Clinical Aspects of Vasopressin

Free Download Elabbas Benmamoun, "Perspectives on Arabic Linguistics XIX"
English | 2007 | pages: 321 | ISBN: 9027248044 | PDF | 4,7 mb
This volume offers a selection from the papers presented at the 2005 Annual Symposium on Arabic Linguistics, held at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The papers cover a variety of topics in Arabic Linguistics, ranging from the lexicon, phonology, syntax and computational linguistics.

Free Download Michael D. Greenberg, "Perspectives of Chief Ethics and Compliance Officers on the Detection and Prevention of Corporate Misdeeds: What the Policy Community SHould Know"
English | 2009 | pages: 61 | ISBN: 0833047264 | PDF | 0,4 mb
In March 2009, RAND convened a conference on the role and perspectives of corporate chief ethics and compliance officers (CECOs). The discussions featured input from current and former officers and other stakeholders in the nonprofit sector, academia, and government. Themes included the unique position of CECOs in corporate management, the relevance of ethics and culture as a prophylaxis to malfeasance, and the importance of open communication and employee reporting in guarding against fraud and misconduct.

Free Download Steven Tuber City College of New York; author of Attachment Play and Authenticity: Win, "Parenting: Contemporary Clinical Perspectives"
English | ISBN: 1442254815 | 2016 | 256 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
Parenting:Contemporary Clinical Perspectives offers fresh insights into treating parents and their children that highlight the evolving role of parents throughout the lifespan and amidst contemporary social pressure and change. By drawing from their own personal experiences as well as those from clinical practice, distinguished clinicians and analysts examine each phase of parenting through a variety of lenses to tackle our biggest parenting questions. While we must be highly present for our children to help them develop a sense of self-worth, we must simultaneously step back if we want them to develop a sense of autonomy and individuality. As our role as parent changes, how can we maintain a sense of grace, humor, and perspective? How can our work in practice inform and enrich our parenting, and vice versa? Thoughtful and engaging, this volume is a valuable resource for family therapists and clinicians, especially those who are parents themselves.

Free Download New Perspectives on the Research of Chinese Culture By Longxi Zhang (auth.), Pei-kai Cheng, Ka Wai Fan (eds.)
2013 | 154 Pages | ISBN: 9814021776 | PDF | 3 MB
This volume contains high quality articles, originally published in Chinese in the Chinese Journal Jiuzhou Xuelin [Chinese Cultural Quarterly] and new articles written on special invitation by established scholars in the field. The theme of the volume is ‘New Perspectives on Research of Chinese Culture’, introducing the latest trends and new developments in the research into Chinese history, humanities, music and geography. The articles are written by well-known scholars in the field who examine Chinese culture from various new perspectives adopting different research methods.

Free Download Kim Esmark, "New Perspectives on the ‘civil Wars’ in Medieval Scandinavia "
English | ISBN: 2503601502 | 2024 | 448 pages | PDF | 5 MB
In the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, Scandinavia was rocked by an ongoing period of ‘civil war’, conflicts traditionally characterized by medieval historians as internal struggles that took place in the context of predominantly national, state-centred political and constitutional frameworks. This volume, however, aims to overturn these established narratives, with carefully curated essays written by experts in the field offering a new pan-Scandinavian perspective on the period in question that emphasizes the importance of fluid, often overlapping social networks, permeable borders between realms, and constant underlying hostilities between rival groups. Through detailed examinations of pivotal moments in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish history, together with analyses of topographical patterns, gender issues, diplomacy, and three contributions that draw parallels within similar conflicts outside of Scandinavia, this book provides an important corrective to teleological narratives of the medieval ‘civil wars’ as a necessary stage on the route to state formation and modernity.

Free Download George Anton Kiraz, "Mfahmono Kashiro: Perspectives on the Syriac Bible in Honor of Andreas Juckel "
English | ISBN: 1463247389 | 2024 | 426 pages | PDF | 18 MB
In celebration of Andreas Juckel’s seminal contributions to the field of Syriac studies and biblical scholarship, Mfaḥmono Kashiro offers a compelling tapestry of research and insight. Edited by George A Kiraz and Hannah Stork, this Festschrift honors Juckel on his 70th birthday, bringing together a diverse range of papers from leading scholars in the field. The volume traverses the rich landscape of Syriac biblical scholarship, reflecting Juckel’s vast influence and the depth of his academic pursuits. From intricate analyses of Syriac texts and exploration of translation techniques to examining manuscripts, historical interpretations, and theological discourse, each chapter contributes to the vibrant dialogue within Syriac studies and beyond. The contributors include Sebastian P. Brock, Terry C. Falla, Ephrem Aboud Ishac, Piotr Jutkiewicz, Juan Pedro Monferrer-Sala, Peter Juhás, Grigory Kessel, Robert Kitchen, Jonathan Loopstra, Jerome Lund, Daniel L. McConaughy, Craig E. Morrison, Jack Tannous, Willem Th. Van Peursen, J. Edward Walters, and Polycarpus of the Netherlands. Mfaḥmono Kashiro not only celebrates a distinguished scholar’s lifetime achievements but also paves the way for future research in the realm of Syriac biblical studies.

Free Download Sarah L.R. Mason, "Hunter-Gatherer Archaeobotany: Perspectives from the Northern Temperate Zone"
English | 2009 | pages: 209 | ISBN: 0905853385, 1138405124 | PDF | 65,2 mb
Hunter-Gatherer Archaeobotany shows how archaeobotanical investigations can broaden our understanding of the much wider range of plants that have been of use to people in the recent and more distant past. The book compromises sixteen papers covering aspects of the archaeobotany of wild plants ranging across the northern hemisphere from Japan, across America, Europe and into the Near East. Sites examined span the Upper Palaeolithic to the recent past and demonstrate how such studies can extend our understanding of human interaction with plants throughout our history.

Free Download Keena Arbuthnot, "Global Perspectives on Educational Testing: Examining Fairness, High-Stakes and Policy Reform "
English | ISBN: 1786354349 | 2017 | 216 pages | EPUB | 7 MB
This book provides a refined definition of standardized educational test fairness that can be utilized in multiple contexts to better understand the experiences and perspectives of diverse groups of test takers. Globally, there has been a significant influx in the use of and dependence on standardized tests to foster educational improvements. Standardized testing programs such as TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), are designed to provide information about a country’s global standing in multiple academic areas, ranking individuals and/or groups relative to the performance of others. The high-stakes nature of standardized tests has increased public concern and interest in issues related to test fairness. Since standardized test performance has a profound influence on multiple aspects of educational systems, it is imperative to better understand and examine issues of fairness.

Free Download Timothy S. Stuart, "Global Perspectives: Professional Learning Communities at Work™ in International Schools "
English | ISBN: 194249680X | 2016 | 190 pages | EPUB | 4 MB
Transform your school into a high-performing, student-centered PLC. Tailored specifically to international schools, this resource will guide you through every aspect of PLC implementation. The book’s contributors are all international-school educators with firsthand experience successfully reculturing their schools into PLCs. They offer real-world examples, strategies, and techniques for taking your school from good to great.